Testing The System; Basic System Commands; Testing Zones/Sensors - GE Interlogix Concord Express Installation Instructions Manual

Testing the System

Testing the System
This section describes the following subjects:
‰ Basic System Commands
‰ Testing Zones/Sensors
‰ Testing Phone Communication
‰ Testing Central Station/Pager Communication
You should test the system after installing or servicing and
after adding or removing devices from the system. UL
Listed systems should be tested weekly.
Refer to the "Troubleshooting" section if correct test results
are not achieved.

Basic System Commands

Table 4 describes the basic system touchpad operating com-
mands. For complete details on system operation, including
user programming, refer to the system users guide.
Table 4. Basic System Commands
Command
* (STATUS) Indicates current system status
1 + CODE Disarms system to OFF
2 + CODE Arms system to STAY
3 + CODE Arms system to AWAY
2 (quick arm on) Arms system to STAY
3 (quick arm on) Arms system to AWAY
2 or 3 + CODE + 4 Makes entry/exit doors instant (4
or must be pressed within five
2 or 3 + 4 seconds of arming)
5 + 2 or 3 + CODE Arms system silently (no arming
or status beeps)
5 + 2 or 3
7 + 1 Turns chime feature on and off
7 + 6 Identifies alarms in memory
8 + CODE + 2 Initiates a phone test
8 + CODE + 3 Initiates a sensor test
8 + installer CODE + 3 Initiates a dealer sensor test

Testing Zones/Sensors

We recommend that you test sensors/zones after all pro-
gramming is completed and whenever a zone/sensor-related
problem occurs.
If the system does not respond as described in the following
procedure, see the "Troubleshooting" section.
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While the sensor test is a valuable installation and
service tool, it only tests sensor operation for the cur-
rent conditions. You should perform a sensor test after
any change in environment, equipment, or program-
ming.
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System Response
1. Place all sensors/zones in their non-alarm state.
2. At an alphanumeric touchpad, enter the sensor test
mode by pressing 8 + installer CODE + 3 . The
touchpad sounds one beep and displays
TEST, 15 MINUTES LEFT.
The system stays in sensor test for 15 minutes. When
less than 5 minutes remain, touchpads and interior
sirens beep once every minute. After 15 minutes the
panel disarms to OFF automatically.
3. Trip each zone/sensor one at a time.
Touchpads (and interior sirens) should sound one short,
high-pitched beep and the display shows the sensor
name (or number if text for that sensor is not pro-
grammed) and OK.
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If you hear a long, low-pitched beep, proceed to the
following section "If a Wireless Sensor Does Not
Test."
STATUS
4. Press the button when you think all zones/
sensors are tested. The touchpad displays any untested
sensors/zones and touchpad panics.
If all sensors/zones and touchpad panics have been
tested, the display shows SENSOR TEST OK or ZONES
ALL TESTED (fixed display touchpads).
5. Test any untested zones/sensors and touchpad panics.
6. If you need more time to complete the sensor test, press
8 + installer CODE + 3 while the system is still in
sensor test. This restarts the 15 minutes of test time.
7. When all sensors/zones and touchpad panics have been
tested, press 1 + installer
If a Wireless Sensor Does Not Test
If touchpads display SENSOR FAILURE and sirens sound
a long, low-pitched beep when a zone/sensor is tripped, this
indicates wireless sensor signal strength is below acceptable
limits. Distance from the receiver and/or installation envi-
ronment are most likely affecting the sensor signal strength.
When possible, locate wireless sensors within 100 feet of
the panel. While a transmitter may have a range of 1,000
feet or more out in the open, the environment at the installa-
tion site can have a significant effect on transmitter range.
Refer to the "Troubleshooting" section to resolve the prob-
lem.
For wireless sensors that don't respond, use an RF Sniffer
(60-401) test tool to verify that the sensor is transmitting.
Constant beeps from the RF Sniffer indicate a runaway
(faulty) sensor. Remove the sensor battery and replace the
sensor.
SENSOR
CODE to exit sensor test.